Nollywood star Aki, wife welcome baby boy
Nollywood star Chinedu Ikedieze, fondly known as Aki, and his wife Nneoma Nwaijah have announced the arrival of their baby boy. Aki shared the news on his Instagram account on Saturday, with the caption, “My wonderful people, please rejoice with…
Governing Council approves acting vice-chancellor in Nigerian university
The newly inaugurated Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the appointment of the institution’s acting Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudi. The announcement was contained in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday by the university’s spokesperson, Habib Yakoob….
Junta chiefs ‘turn their backs’ on West Africa bloc
Niger’s military leader, speaking alongside the junta chiefs from Mali and Burkina Faso, has said they are “irrevocably” turning their backs on the wider West African bloc, Ecowas. The three men are meeting together for the first time to cement…
Edun urges Canadian industrialists to invest in Nigeria
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, yesterday, urged Canadian industrialists to invest in the Nigerian economy. Addressing a delegation of top private sector executives in Abuja, he said the investment climate was very…
Nigeria’s 4.5GW Electricity Generation Is Shameful, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has decried Nigeria’s power generation capacity, saying that the capacity of 4.5 gigawatts is shameful. Tinubu called for the collaboration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) members to increase Nigeria’s on-grid electricity capacity. This was disclosed…
‘I only hear there’s hardship, don’t know price of anything’ – BBNaija Doyin
‘I only hear there’s hardship, don’t know price of anything’ – BBNaija Big Brother Naija reality star, Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, simply known as Doyin, has said she only hears about the hardship in the country but hasn’t experienced it first…
Official: Daughter of former Super Eagles striker joins AC Milan on permanent deal
With a statement on their official website, Italian side AC Milan have announced that Evelyn Ijeh, daughter of retired Nigeria international striker Peter Ijeh, has joined the Rossonere on a permanent deal. The 2021 Super Falcons invitee has been offered fresh…
Ghanaian Shatta Bandle apologises to EFCC for spraying naira
Shatta Bandle, a well-known socialite in Ghana, has publicly apologised to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for spraying naira notes throughout Nigeria. This is in response to his run-in with the EFCC regarding his open display of naira…
BREAKING: Labour Party sweeps to power in UK as Sunak concedes defeat, congratulates new PM
Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister with his centre left Labour Party expected to win a huge majority in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government by trouncing Rishi Sunak’s party. With many results…
Nigerian man, Kingsley Ogbuji, promoted to major in US army
A Nigerian man, Kingsley Ogbuji, has been promoted to Major in the US Army. Sharing the exciting news on Instagram on Monday, July 1 2024, Kingsley wrote, “To God be the glory, I am amazed” The presiding officer, LGT Bagle,…